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An ambulance was called, but was cancelled by police before it arrived.

It’s believed the alleged victim made his own way to hospital, after some members of the public stopped to help.

Social media users were quick to condemn the youths involved.

One wrote on Facebook: “I saw four boys throwing snowballs at a car this morning on Finchale Avenue while I walked to work, I contemplated shouting at them to stop. In hindsight I’m glad I didn’t as I feared they may do something to me! Sad world to think you are scared in broad daylight.”

Another wrote: “I’m stunned and disgusted that this sort of thing is happening in Billingham . If they were throwing snowballs at moving cars they deserved to be told off.”